Table 1. Ancillary questions pertaining to the management of occupational asthma.

What are the consequences of persistent exposure to the causal agent?

Is it possible to improve symptoms and lung function by pharmacological treatment in affected workers with persistent exposure?

What is the effectiveness of complete avoidance of exposure?

What is the effectiveness of reducing exposure through engineering control or relocation of affected workers?

What is the effectiveness of reducing exposure through personal protective equipment?

Modified from [10], with permission from the publisher.